Redesignation of 30 CFR Part 250Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf

In the Code of Federal Regulations dated July 1, 1987, MMS regulations at 30 CFR part 250 were not divided into subparts and were differentiated only by headings, numbering from Sec. 250.0 to Sec. 250.96. On April 1, 1988, MMS published a final rule consolidating into one document all the rules of the Offshore program that govern oil, gas, and sulphur exploration, development, and production in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). For the first time, part 250 was divided into subparts A through P, for better organization, and expanded to 250 sections. In recent years, we have felt the need for more section numbers. Then, as MMS began rewriting these regulations to improve clarity, the need for shorter sections became even more acute. To alleviate this problem we are redesignating part 250 and allotting 100 sections to each subpart.

Administrative Matters

The Department of the Interior and MMS have determined under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B)) that publishing this rule as a notice of proposed rulemaking would be contrary to the public interest. This rule merely renumbers existing sections in title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations; it does not change any requirements in title 30. The revision date for the codified version (i.e., the bound volume) of title 30 is July 1 of each year. Therefore, publishing this rule after July 1, 1998, would mean that a revised title 30 incorporating the new section numbers could not be published until after July 1, 1999. Because new material will be published in part 250 in the intervening period, our failure to publish a renumbered title 30 in 1998 would cause confusion among users. For these reasons, we are publishing this rule as a final rule with an effective date of June 30, 1998. We will issue a Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) to announce the redesignation and provide documents to assist the lessees/operators in implementing the redesignation of the sections. The NTL will also be on the MMS worldwide web site at www.mms.gov. We will also allow an additional 90-day phase-in implementation period during which MMS will continue to accept documents that contain the old references. The rule will be published in time to be codified in the next edition of the Code of Federal Regulations on July 1, 1998. We will revise all MMS guidelines (such as NTLs) and other parts of 30 CFR to correct the citations to our regulations. However, we emphasize again, that there are no changes in requirements due to this action and all current regulations and guidelines remain in effect.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Department of the Interior (DOI) determined that this rule will not have a significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. In general, the entities that engage in offshore activities are not considered small due to the technical and financial resources and experience necessary to safely conduct such activities. DOI also determined that the indirect effects of this rule on small entities that provide support for offshore activities are small. Your comments are important. The Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and 10 Regional Fairness Boards were established to receive comments from small business about Federal agency enforcement actions. The Ombudsman will annually evaluate the enforcement activities and rate each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on the enforcement actions of MMS, call toll-free (888) 734-3247.

Executive Order (E.O.) 12630

DOI certifies that the rule does not represent a governmental action capable of interference with constitutionally protected property rights. Thus a Takings Implementation Assessment need not be prepared under E. O. 12630, ``Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights.''

E.O. 12988

DOI has certified to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that this rule meets the applicable civil justice reform standards provided in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988.

E.O. 12866

This document has been reviewed under E. O. 12866 and is not a significant regulatory action.

Paperwork Reduction Act

DOI has determined that this regulation does not contain information collection requirements pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). We will not be submitting an information collection request to the OMB.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

DOI has determined and certified according to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1502 et seq., that this rule will not impose a cost of $100 million or more in any given year on local, tribal, State governments, or the private sector.

National Environmental Policy Act

DOI has also determined that this action does not constitute a major Federal action affecting the quality of the human environment; therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required.

List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 250

Continental shelf, Environmental impact statements, Environmental protection, Government contracts, Incorporation by reference, Investigations, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas development and production, Oil and gas exploration, Oil and gas reserves,Penalties, Pipelines, Public lands--mineral resources, Public lands--rights-of- way, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulphur development and production, Sulphur exploration, Surety bonds.

Dated: May 6, 1998. Sylvia V. Baca, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management. For the reasons stated in the preamble, Minerals Management Service (MMS) amends 30 CFR part 250 as follows:

PART 250--OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

1. The authority citation for part 250 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1334 et seq.

Secs. 250.0-250.26 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.100-250.126]

2. In subpart A, Secs. 250.0 through 250.26 are redesignated as Secs. 250.100 through 250.126.

Secs. 250.30-250.34 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.200-250.204]

3. In subpart B, Secs. 250.30 through 250.34 are redesignated as Secs. 250.200 through 250.204.

Secs. 250.40-250.41 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.300-250.301]

4. In subpart C, Secs. 250.40 through 250.41, are redesignated as Secs. 250.300 through 250.301.

Secs. 250.44-250.46 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.302-250.304]

5. In subpart C,Secs. 250.44 through 250.46 are redesignated as Secs. 250.302 through 250.304.

Secs. 250.50-250.67 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.400-250.417]

6. In subpart D, Secs. 250.50 through 250.67 are redesignated as Secs. 250.400 through 250.417.

Secs. 250.70-250.87 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.500-250.517]

7. In subpart E, Secs. 250.70 through 250.87 are redesignated as Secs. 250.500 through 250.517.

Secs. 250.90-250.108 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.600-250.618]

8. In subpart F, Secs. 250.90 through 250.108 are redesignated as Secs. 250.600 through 250.618.

Secs. 250.110-250.114 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.700-250.704]

9. In subpart G, Secs. 250.110 through 250.114 are redesignated as Secs. 250.700 through 250.704.

Secs. 250.120-250.127 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.800-250.807]

10. In subpart H, Secs. 250.120 through 250.127 are redesignated as Secs. 250.800 through 250.807.

Secs. 250.130-250.144 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.900-250.914]

11. In subpart I, Secs. 250.130 through 250.144 are redesignated as Secs. 250.900 through 250.914.

Secs. 250.150-250.164 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1000-250.1014]

12. In subpart J, Secs. 250.150 through 250.164 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1000 through 250.1014.

Secs. 250.170-250.177 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1100-250.1107]

13. In subpart K, Secs. 250.170 through 250.177 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1100 through 250.1107.

Secs. 250.180-250.185 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1200-250.1200]

14. In subpart L, Secs. 250.180 through 250.185 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1200 through 250.1205.

Secs. 250.190-250.194 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1333-250.1304]

15. In subpart M, Secs. 250.190 through 250.194 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1300 through 250.1304.

Secs. 250.200-250.209 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1400-250.1409]

16. In subpart N, Secs. 250.200 through 250.209 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1400 through 250.1409.

Secs. 250.210-250.234 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1500-250.1524]

17. In subpart O, Secs. 250.210 through 250.234 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1500 through 250.1524.

Secs. 250.250-250.254 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1600-250.1604]

18. In subpart P, Secs. 250.250 through 250.254 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1600 through 250.1604.

Secs. 250.260-250.274 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1605-250.1619]

19. In subpart P, Secs. 250.260 through 250.274 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1605 through 250.1619.

Secs. 250.280-250.274 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1620-250.1626]

20. In subpart P, Secs. 250.280 through 250.286 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1620 through 250.1626.

Secs. 250.290-250.297 [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1627-250.1634]

20. In subpart P, Secs. 250.290 through 250.297 are redesignated as Secs. 250.1627 through 250.1634. 21. The revised table of contents for part 250 reads as follows:

Subpart A--General

Sec. 250.100 Authority for information collection. 250.101 Documents incorporated by reference. 250.102 Definitions. 250.103 Performance requirements. 250.104 Jurisdiction. 250.105 Functions. 250.106 Oral approvals. 250.107 Right of use and easement. 250.108 Designation of operator. 250.109 Local agent. 250.110 Suspension of production or other operations. 250.111 Determination of well producibility. 250.112 Cancellation of leases. 250.113 How does production, drilling, or well-reworking affect your lease term? 250.114 Reinjection and subsurface storage of gas. 250.115 Identification. 250.116 Reimbursement. 250.117 Information and forms. 250.118 Data and information to be made available to the public. 250.119 Accident reports. 250.120 Safe and workmanlike operations. 250.121 Access to facilities. 250.122 Best available and safest technologies (BAST). 250.123 Report of cessation of production. 250.124 Appeals, general. 250.125 Reports and investigations of apparent violations. 250.126 Archaeological reports and surveys.

Subpart B--Exploration and Development and Production Plans

Sec. 250.200 General requirements. 250.201 Preliminary activities. 250.202 Well location and spacing. 250.203 Exploration Plan. 250.204 Development and Production Plan.

Subpart C--Pollution Prevention and Control

Sec. 250.300 Pollution prevention. 250.301 Inspection of facilities. 250.302 Definitions concerning air quality. 250.303 Facilities described in a new or revised Exploration Plan or Development and Production Plan. 250.304 Existing facilities.

Subpart D--Oil and Gas Drilling Operations

Sec. 250.400 Control of wells. 250.401 General requirements. 250.402 Welding and burning practices and procedures. 250.403 Electrical equipment. 250.404 Well casing and cementing. 250.405 Pressure testing of casing. 250.406 Blowout preventer systems and system components. 250.407 Blowout preventer systems tests, actuations, inspections, and maintenance. 250.408 Well-control drills. 250.409 Diverter systems. 250.410 Mud program. 250.411 Securing of wells. 250.412 Field drilling rules. 250.413 Supervision, surveillance, and training. 250.414 Applications for Permit to Drill. 250.415 Sundry notices and reports on wells. 250.416 Well records. 250.417 Hydrogen sulfide.

Subpart E--Oil and Gas Well-Completion Operations

Sec. 250.500 General requirements. 250.501 Definition. 250.502 Equipment movement. 250.503 Emergency shutdown system. 250.504 Hydrogen sulfide.

250.505 Subsea completions. 250.506 Crew instructions. 250.507 Welding and burning practices and procedures. 250.508 Electrical requirements. 250.509 Well-completion structures on fixed platforms. 250.510 Diesel engine air intakes. 250.511 Traveling-block safety device. 250.512 Field well-completion rules. 250.513 Approval and reporting of well-completion operations. 250.514 Well-control fluids, equipment, and operations. 250.515 Blowout prevention equipment. 250.516 Blowout preventer system testing, records, and drills. 250.517 Tubing and wellhead equipment.

Subpart F--Oil and Gas Well-Workover Operations

Sec. 250.600 General requirements. 250.601 Definitions. 250.602 Equipment movement. 250.603 Emergency shutdown system. 250.604 Hydrogen sulfide. 250.605 Subsea workovers. 250.606 Crew instructions. 250.607 Welding and burning practices and procedures. 250.608 Electrical requirements. 250.609 Well-workover structures on fixed platforms. 250.610 Diesel engine air intakes. 250.611 Traveling-block safety device. 250.612 Field well-workover rules. 250.613 Approval and reporting for well-workover operations. 250.614 Well-control fluids, equipment, and operations. 250.615 Blowout prevention equipment. 250.616 Blowout preventer system testing, records, and drills. 250.617 Tubing and wellhead equipment. 250.618 Wireline operations.

Subpart G--Abandonment of Wells

Sec. 250.700 General requirements. 250.701 Approvals. 250.702 Permanent abandonment. 250.703 Temporary abandonment. 250.704 Site clearance verification.

Subpart H--Oil and Gas Production Safety Systems

Sec. 250.800 General requirements. 250.801 Subsurface safety devices. 250.802 Design, installation, and operation of surface production safety systems. 250.803 Additional production system requirements. 250.804 Production safety-system testing and records. 250.805 Safety device training. 250.806 Quality assurance and performance of safety and pollution prevention equipment. 250.807 Hydrogen sulfide.

Subpart I--Platforms and Structures

Sec. 250.900 General requirements. 250.901 Application for approval. 250.902 Platform Verification Program requirements. 250.903 Certified Verification Agent duties and nomination. 250.904 Environmental conditions. 250.905 Loads. 250.906 General design requirements. 250.907 Steel platforms. 250.908 Concrete-gravity platforms. 250.909 Foundation. 250.910 Marine operations. 250.911 Inspection during construction. 250.912 Periodic inspection and maintenance. 250.913 Platform removal and location clearance. 250.914 Records.

Subpart J--Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way

Sec. 250.1000 General requirements. 250.1001 Definitions. 250.1002 Design requirements for DOI pipelines. 250.1003 Installation, testing and repair requirements for DOI pipelines. 250.1004 Safety equipment requirements for DOI pipelines. 250.1005 Inspection requirements for DOI pipelines. 250.1006 Abandonment and out-of-service requirements for DOI pipelines. 250.1007 Applications. 250.1008 Reports. 250.1009 General requirements for a pipeline right-of-way grant. 250.1010 Applications for a pipeline right-of-way grant. 250.1011 Granting a pipeline right-of-way. 250.1012 Requirements for construction under a right-of-way grant. 250.1013 Assignment of a right-of-way grant. 250.1014 Relinquishment of a right-of-way grant.

Subpart K--Oil and Gas Production Rates

Sec. 250.1100 Definitions for production rates. 250.1101 General requirements and classification of reservoirs. 250.1102 Oil and gas production rates. 250.1103 Well production testing. 250.1104 Bottomhole pressure survey. 250.1105 Flaring and venting of gas. 250.1106 Downhole commingling. 250.1107 Enhanced oil and gas recovery operations.

Subpart L--Oil and Gas Production Measurement, Surface Commingling, and Security

Sec. 250.1200 Question index table. 250.1201 Definitions. 250.1202 Liquid hydrocarbon measurement. 250.1203 Gas measurement. 250.1204 Surface commingling. 250.1205 Site security.

Subpart M--Unitization

Sec. 250.1300 What is the purpose of this subpart? 250.1301 What are the requirements for unitization? 250.1302 What if I have a competitive reservoir on a lease? 250.1303 How do I apply for voluntary unitization? 250.1304 How will MMS require unitization?

Subpart N--Remedies and Penalties

Sec. 250.1400 How does MMS begin the civil penalty process? 250.1401 Index table. 250.1402 Definitions. 250.1403 What is the maximum civil penalty? 250.1404 Which violations will MMS review for potential civil penalties? 250.1405 When is a case file developed? 250.1406 When will MMS notify me and provide penalty information? 250.1407 How do I respond to the letter of notification? 250.1408 When will I be notified of the Reviewing Officer's decision? 250.1409 What are my appeal rights?

Subpart O--Training

Sec. 250.1500 Question index table. 250.1501 Definitions. 250.1502 What is MMS's goal for well control and production safety systems training? 210.1503 What type of training must I provide for my employees? 250.1504 What documentation must I provide to trainees? 250.1505 How often must I provide training to my employees and for how many hours? 250.1506 Where must I get training for my employees? 250.1507 Where can I find training guidelines for other topics? 250.1508 Can I get an exception to the training requirements? 250.1509 Can my employees change job certification? 250.1510 What must I do if I have temporary employees or on-the-job trainees? 250.1511 What must manufacturer's representatives in production safety systems do? 250.1512 May I use alternative training methods? 250.1513 What is MMS looking for when it reviews an alternative training program? 250.1514 Who may accredit training organizations to teach? 250.1515 How long is a training organization's accreditation valid? 250.1516 What information must a training organization submit to MMS? 250.1517 What additional requirements must a training organization follow? 250.1518 What are MMS's requirements for the written test? 250.1519 What are MMS's requirements for the hands-on simulator and test?

250.1520 What elements must a basic course cover? 250.1521 If MMS tests employees at my worksite, what must I do? 250.1522 If MMS tests trainees at a training organization's facility, what must occur? 250.1523 Why might MMS conduct its own tests? 250.1524 Can a training organization lose its accreditation?

Subpart P--Sulphur Operations

Sec. 250.1600 Performance standard. 250.1601 Definitions. 250.1602 Applicability. 250.1603 Determination of sulphur deposit. 250.1604 General requirements. 250.1605 Drilling requirements. 250.1606 Control of wells. 250.1607 Field rules. 250.1608 Well casing and cementing. 250.1609 Pressure testing of casing. 250.1610 Blowout preventer systems and system components. 250.1611 Blowout preventer systems tests, actuations, inspections, and maintenance. 250.1612 Well-control drills. 250.1613 Diverter systems. 250.1614 Mud program. 250.1615 Securing of wells. 250.1616 Supervision, surveillance, and training. 250.1617 Application for permit to drill. 250.1618 Sundry notices and reports on wells. 250.1619 Well records. 250.1620 Well-completion and well-workover requirements. 250.1621 Crew instructions. 250.1622 Approvals and reporting of well-completion and well- workover operations. 250.1623 Well-control fluids, equipment, and operations. 250.1624 Blowout prevention equipment. 250.1625 Blowout preventer system testing, records, and drills. 250.1626 Tubing and wellhead equipment. 250.1627 Production requirements. 250.1628 Design, installation, and operation of production systems. 250.1629 Additional production and fuel gas system requirements. 250.1630 Safety-system testing and records. 250.1631 Safety device training. 250.1632 Production rates. 250.1633 Production measurement. 250.1634 Site security.

22. In redesignated Sec. 250.101, the table in paragraph (e) is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 250.101 Documents incorporated by reference.

* * * * * (e) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Title of documents Incorporated by reference at ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACI Standard 318-95, Building Code Sec. 250.908(b)(4)(i), (b)(6)(i), Requirements for Reinforced (b)(7), (b)(8)(i), (b)(9), Concrete, plus Commentary on (b)(10), (c)(3), (d)(1)(v), Building Code Requirements for (d)(5), (d)(6), (d)(7), (d)(8), Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318R-95). (d)(9), (e)(1)(i), (e)(2)(i). ACI Standard 357-R-84, Guide for Sec. 250.900(g); Sec. the Design and Construction of 250.908(c)(2), (c)(3). Fixed Offshore Concrete Structures, 1984. AISC Standard Specification for Sec. 250.907(b)(1)(ii), Structural Steel for Buildings, (c)(4)(ii), (c)(4)(vii). Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design, June 1, 1989, with Commentary. ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Sec. 250.803(b)(1), (b)(1)(i); Vessel Code, Section I, Power Sec. 250.1629(b)(1), (b)(1)(i). Boilers, including Appendices, 1995 Edition. ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Sec. 250.803(b)(1), (b)(1)(i); Vessel Code, Section IV, Heating Sec. 250.1629(b)(1), (b)(1)(i). Boilers including Nonmandatory Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, and J, and the Guide to Manufacturers Data Report Forms, 1995 Edition. ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Sec. 250.803(b)(1), (b)(1)(i); Vessel Code, Section VIII, Sec. 250.1629(b)(1), (b)(1)(i). Pressure Vessels, Divisions 1 and 2, including Nonmandatory Appendices, 1995 Edition. ANSI/ASME B 16.5-1988 (including Sec. 250.1002(b)(2). Errata) and B 16.5a-1992 Addenda, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings. ANSI/ASME B 31.8-1995, Gas Sec. 250.1002(a). Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems. ANSI/ASME SPPE-1-1994 and SPPE-1d- Sec. 250.806(a)(2)(i). 1996 ADDENDA, Quality Assurance and Certification of Safety and Pollution Prevention Equipment Used in Offshore Oil and Gas Operations. ANSI Z88.2-1992, American National Sec. 250.417(g)(4)(iv), Standard for Respiratory (j)(13)(ii). Protection. API RP 2A, Recommended Practice for Sec. 250.900(g); Sec. 250.912(a). Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms Working Stress Design, Nineteenth Edition, August 1, 1991, API Stock No. 811-00200. API RP 2A-WSD, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.900(g); Sec. 250.912(a). for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms-Working Stress Design: Twentieth Edition, July 1, 1993, API Stock No. 811-00200. API RP 2A-WSD, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.900(g); Sec. 250.912(a). for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms-Working Stress Design: Twentieth Edition, July 1, 1993, Supplement 1, December 1996, Effective Date, February 1, 1997, API Stock No. 811-00200. API RP 2D, Recommended Practice for Sec. 250.120(c); Sec. Operation and Maintenance of 250.1605(g). Offshore Cranes, Third Edition, June 1, 1995, API Stock No. G02D03. API RP 14B, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.801(e)(4); Sec. for Design, Installation, Repair 250.804(a)(1)(i); Sec. and Operation of Subsurface Safety 250.806(d). Valve Systems, Fourth Edition, July 1, 1994, with Errata dated June 1996, API Stock No.G14B04. API RP 14C, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.802(b), (e)(2); Sec. for Analysis, Design, Installation 250.803(a), (b)(2)(i), (b)(4), and Testing of Basic Surface (b)(5)(i), (b)(7), (b)(9)(v), Safety Systems for Offshore (c)(2); Sec. 250.804(a), (a)(5); Production Platforms, Fourth Sec. 250.1002(d); Sec. Edition, September 1, 1986, API 250.1004(b)(9); Sec. 250.1628(c), Stock No. 811-07180. (d)(2); Sec. 250.1629(b)(2), (b)(4)(v); Sec. 250.1630(a). API RP 14E, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.802(e)(3); Sec. for Design and Installation of 250.1628(b)(2), (d)(3). Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems, Fifth Edition, October 1, 1991, API Stock No. G07185. API RP 14F, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.403(c); Sec. for Design and Installation of 250.803(b)(9)(v); Sec. Electrical Systems for Offshore 250.1629(b)(4)(v). Production Platforms, Third Edition, September 1, 1991, API Stock No. G07190.

API RP 14G, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.803(b)(8), (b)(9)(v); for Fire Prevention and Control on Sec. 250.1629(b)(3), (b)(4)(v). Open Type Offshore Production Platforms, Third Edition, December 1, 1993, API Stock No. G07194. API RP 14H, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.802(d); Sec. 250.806(d). for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves Offshore, Fourth Edition, July 1, 1994, API Stock No. G14H04. API RP 500, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.403(b); Sec. for Classification of Locations 250.802(e)(4)(i); Sec. for Electrical Installations at 250.803(b)(9)(i); Sec. Petroleum Facilities, First 250.1628(b)(3); (d)(4)(i); Sec. Edition, June 1, 1991, API Stock 250.1629(b)(4)(i). No. G06005. API RP 2556, Recommended Practice Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). for Correcting Gauge Tables for Incrustation, Second Edition, August 1993, API Stock No. H25560. API Spec Q1, Specification for Sec. 250.806(a)(2)(ii). Quality Programs, Fifth Edition, December 1994, API Stock No. 811- 00001. API Spec 6A, Specification for Sec. 250.806(a)(3); Sec. 250.1002 Wellhead and Christmas Tree (b)(1), (b)(2). Equipment, Seventeenth Edition, February 1, 1996, API Stock No. G06A17. APISpec 6AV1, Specification for Sec. 250.806(a)(3). Verification Test of Wellhead Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves for Offshore Service, First Edition, February 1, 1996, API Stock No. G06AV1. API Spec 6D, Specification for Sec. 250.1002(b)(1). Pipeline Valves (Gate, Plug, Ball, and Check Valves), Twenty-first Edition, March 31, 1994, API Stock No. G03200. API Spec 14A, Specification for Sec. 250.806(a)(3). Subsurface Safety Valve Equipment, Ninth Edition, July 1, 1994, API Stock No. G14A09. API Spec 14D, Specification for Sec. 250.806(a)(3). Wellhead Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves for Offshore Service, Ninth Edition, June 1, 1994, with Errata dated August 1, 1994, API Stock No. G07183. API Standard 2545, Method of Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). Gauging Petroleum and Petroleum Products, October 1965, reaffirmed October 1992; also available as ANSI/American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D 1085-65, API Stock No. H25450. API Standard 2551, Standard Method Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). for Measurement and Calibration of Horizontal Tanks, First Edition, 1965, reaffirmed October 1992; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1410- 65, reapproved 1984, API Stock No. H25510. API Standard 2552, Measurement and Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). Calibration of Spheres and Spheroids, First Edition, 1966, reaffirmed October 1992; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1408-65, reapproved 1984, API Stock No. H25520. API Standard 2555, Method for Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). Liquid Calibration of Tanks, September 1966, reaffirmed October 1992; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1406-65, reapproved 1984, API Stock No. H25550. MPMS, Chapter 1, Vocabulary, Second Sec. 250.1201. Edition, July 1994, API Stock No. H01002. MPMS, Chapter 2, Tank Calibration, Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). Section 2A, Measurement and Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks by the Manual Strapping Method, First Edition, February 1995, API Stock No. H022A1. MPMS, Chapter 2, Section 2B, Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). Calibration of Upright Cylindrical Tanks Using the Optical Reference Line Method, First Edition, March 1989; also available as ANSI/ASTM D4738-88, API Stock No. H30023. MPMS, Chapter 3, Tank Gauging, Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). Section 1A, Standard Practice for the Manual Gauging of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, First Edition, December 1994, API Stock No. H031A1. MPMS, Chapter 3, Section 1B, Sec. 250.1202(l)(4). Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in Stationary Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging, First Edition, April 1992, API Stock No. H30060. MPMS, Chapter 4, Proving Systems, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1). Section 1, Introduction, First Edition, July 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30081. MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 2, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1). Conventional Pipe Provers, First Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30082. MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 3, Small Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1). Volume Provers, First Edition, July 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30083. MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 4, Tank Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1). Provers, First Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30084. MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 5, Master- Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1). Meter Provers, First Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30085. MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 6, Pulse Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1). Interpolation, First Edition, July 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API Stock No. H30086. MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 7, Field- Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1). Standard Test Measures, First Edition, October 1988, API Stock No. H30087. MPMS, Chapter 5, Metering, Section Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). 1, General Considerations for Measurement by Meters, Third Edition, September 1995, API Stock No. H05013.

MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 2, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement Meters, Second Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed October 1992, API Stock No. H30102. MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 3, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meters, Third Edition, September 1995, API Stock No. H05033. MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 4, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Accessory Equipment for Liquid Meters, Third Edition, September 1995, with Errata, March 1996, API Stock No. H05043. MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 5, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Fidelity and Security of Flow Measurement Pulsed-Data Transmission Systems, First Edition, June 1982, reaffirmed October 1992, API Stock No. H30105. MPMS, Chapter 6, Metering Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Assemblies, Section 1, Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) Systems, Second Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. H30121. MPMS, Chapter 6, Section 6, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Pipeline Metering Systems, Second Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. H30126. MPMS, Chapter 6, Section 7, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Metering Viscous Hydrocarbons, Second Edition, May 1991, API Stock No. H30127. MPMS, Chapter 7, Temperature Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Determination, Section 2, Dynamic Temperature Determination, Second Edition, March 1995, API Stock No. H07022. MPMS, Chapter 7, Section 3, Static Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Temperature Determination Using Portable Electronic Thermometers, First Edition, July 1985, reaffirmed March 1990, API Stock No. H30143. MPMS, Chapter 8, Sampling, Section Sec. 250.1202(b)(4)(i), (l)(4). 1, Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Third Edition, October 1995; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4057-88, API Stock No. H30161. MPMS, Chapter 8, Section 2, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Liquid Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Second Edition, October 1995; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4177, API Stock No. H30162. MPMS, Chapter 9, Density Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Determination, Section 1, Hydrometer Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products, First Edition, June 1981, reaffirmed October 1992; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1298, API Stock No. H30181. MPMS, Chapter 9, Section 2, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Pressure Hydrometer Test Method for Density or Relative Density, First Edition, April 1982, reaffirmed October 1992, API Stock No. H30182. MPMS, Chapter 10, Sediment and Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Water, Section 1, Determination of Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method, First Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed December 1993; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 473, API Stock No. H30201. MPMS, Chapter 10, Section 2, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Determination of Water in Crude Oil by Distillation Method, First Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed December 1993; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4006, API Stock No. H30202. MPMS, Chapter 10, Section 3, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Determination of Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure), First Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed December 1993; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 4007, API Stock No. H30203. MPMS, Chapter 10, Section 4, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4). Determination of Sediment and Water in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Field Procedure), Second Edition, May 1988; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 96, API Stock No. H30204. MPMS, Chapter 11.1, Volume Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (g)(3), Correction Factors, Volume 1, (l)(4). Table 5A--Generalized Crude Oils and JP-4 Correction of Observed API Gravity to API Gravity at 60 deg.F, and Table 6A--Generalized Crude Oils and JP-4 Correction of Observed API Gravity to API Gravity at 60 deg.F, First Edition, August 1980, reaffirmed October 1993; also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1250, API Stock No. H27000. MPMS, Chapter 11.2.1, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (g)(4). Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 0-90 deg. API Gravity Range, First Edition, August 1984, reaffirmed May 1996, API Stock No. H27300. MPMS, Chapter 11.2.2, Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (g)(4). Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 0.350-0.637 Relative Density (60 deg.F/60 deg.F) and - 50 deg.F to 140 deg.F Metering Temperature, Second Edition, October 1986, reaffirmed October 1992; also available as Gas Processors Association (GPA) 8286- 86, API Stock No. H27307.

MPMS, Chapter 11, Physical Sec. 250.1202(a)(3). Properties Data, Addendum to Section 2.2, Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons, Correlation of Vapor Pressure for Commercial Natural Gas Liquids, First Edition, December 1994; also available as GPA TP-15, API Stock No. H27308. MPMS, Chapter 11.2.3, Water Sec. 250.1202(f)(1). Calibration of Volumetric Provers, First Edition, August 1984, reaffirmed, May 1996, API Stock No. H27310. MPMS, Chapter 12, Calculation of Sec. 250.1202(a)(3), (g)(1), Petroleum Quantities, Section 2, (g)(2). Calculation of Petroleum Quantities Using Dynamic Measurement Methods and Volumetric Correction Factors, Including Parts 1 and 2, Second Edition, May 1995; also available as ANSI/API MPMS 12.2-1981, API Stock No. H30302. MPMS, Chapter 14, Natural Gas Sec. 250.1203(b)(2). Fluids Measurement, Section 3, Concentric Square-Edged Orifice Meters, Part 1, General Equations and Uncertainty Guidelines, Third Edition, September 1990; also available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 1, 1991, API Stock No. H30350. MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 3, Part Sec. 250.1203(b)(2). 2, Specification and Installation Requirements, Third Edition, February 1991; also available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 2, 1991, API Stock No. H30351. MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 3, Part Sec. 250.1203(b)(2). 3, Natural Gas Applications, Third Edition, August 1992; also available as ANSI/API 2530, Part 3, API Stock No. H30353. MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 5, Sec. 250.1203(b)(2). Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative Density, and Compressibility Factor for Natural Gas Mixtures From Compositional Analysis, Revised, 1996; also available as ANSI/API MPMS 24.5- 1981, order from Gas Processors Association, 6526 East 60th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145. MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 6, Sec. 250.1203(b)(2). Continuous Density Measurement, Second Edition, April 1991, API Stock No. H30346. MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 8, Sec. 250.1203(b)(2). Liquefied Petroleum Gas Measurement, First Edition, February 1983, reaffirmed May 1996, API Stock No. H30348. MPMS, Chapter 20, Section 1, Sec. 250.1202(k)(1). Allocation Measurement, First Edition, September 1993, API Stock No. H30730. MPMS, Chapter 21, Section 1, Sec. 250.1203(b)(4). Electronic Gas Measurement, First Edition, September 1993, API Stock No. H30730. ASTM Standard C33-93, Standard Sec. 250.908(b)(4)(i). Specification for Concrete Aggregates including Nonmandatory Appendix. ASTM Standard C94-96, Standard Sec. 250.908(e)(2)(i). Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete. ASTM Standard C150-95a, Standard Sec. 250.908(b)(2)(i). Specification for Portland Cement. ASTM Standard C330-89, Standard Sec. 250.908(b)(4)(i). Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete. ASTM Standard C595-94, Standard Sec. 250.908(b)(2)(i). Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements. AWS D1.1-96, Structural Welding Sec. 250.907(b)(1)(i) Code--Steel, 1996, including Commentary. AWS D1.4-79, Structural Welding Sec. 250.908(e)(3)(ii). Code--Reinforcing Steel, 1979. NACE Standard MR.01-75-96, Sulfide Sec. 250.417(p)(2) Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for Oil Field Equipment, January 1996. NACE Standard RP 0176-94, Standard Sec. 250.907(d). Recommended Practice, Corrosion Control of Steel Fixed Offshore Platforms Associated with Petroleum Production. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

23. In the redesignated sections listed in the first column, below, references to the sections listed in the second column are revised to read as shown in the third column.

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Redesignated section Old reference New reference ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 250.101(c).................. 250.3............... 250.103. 250.101(c).................. 250.14.............. 250.114. 250.102 Existing Facility... 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.102 Facility, 1st 250.45.............. 250.303. definition. 250.102 Facility, 2nd 250.67.............. 250.417. definition. 250.110(c).................. 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.110(d)(1)............... 250.11.............. 250.111. 250.110(d)(2)............... 250.253............. 250.1603. 250.110(h)(2)............... 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.112(c)(1)............... 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.112(c)(1)(i)............ 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.112(e)(2)............... 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.113(b)(2) & (3)......... 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.114(e).................. 250.7............... 250.107. 250.117(b).................. 250.18.............. 250.118. 250.118(b)(2)............... 250.10.............. 250.110.

250.118(b)(2)............... 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.118(e).................. 250.51.............. 250.401. 250.200..................... 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.203(b)(5)(i) & (ii)..... 250.67.............. 250.417. 250.203(b)(19).............. 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.203(b)(19).............. 250.46.............. 250.304. 250.203(b)(19)(iii)......... 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.203(m).................. 250.12.............. 250.112. 250.203(p).................. 250.64.............. 250.414. 250.204(b)(1)(vii).......... 250.13.............. 250.909. 250.204(b)(2)(i) & (ii)..... 250.67.............. 250.417. 250.204(b)(14).............. 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.204(b)(14).............. 250.46.............. 250.304. 250.204(b)(14)(iii)......... 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.204(p).................. 250.12.............. 250.112. 250.204(r).................. 250.12.............. 250.112. 250.204(t).................. 250.64.............. 250.414. 250.302..................... 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.302..................... 250.46.............. 250.304. 250.303(b).................. 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.303(b)(2)............... 250.33.............. 250.203. 250.303(b)(2)............... 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.303(d).................. 250.33.............. 250.203. 250.303(d).................. 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.304(a)(6)............... 250.33.............. 250.203. 250.304(a)(6)............... 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.304(b).................. 250.33.............. 250.203. 250.304(b).................. 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.304(e)(2)............... 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.401(a)(3)............... 250.64.............. 250.414. 250.401(a)(3)............... 250.133............. 250.903. 250.401(d).................. 250.33.............. 250.203. 250.401(d).................. 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.406(c).................. 250.64.............. 250.414. 250.406(d)(10)(i)........... 250.57.............. 250.407. 250.414(a).................. 250.6............... 250.106. 250.414(g).................. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.415(d).................. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.416(b).................. 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.417(m)(1)............... 250.40.............. 250.300. 250.417(o)(3)............... 250.175............. 250.1105. 250.504..................... 250.67 (2 times).... 250.417. 250.505..................... 250.83.............. 250.513. 250.507..................... 250.52.............. 250.402. 250.508..................... 250.53.............. 250.403. 250.513(a).................. 250.64.............. 250.414. 250.513(b)(4)............... 250.67.............. 250.417. 250.513(d).................. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.517(e).................. 250.121............. 250.801. 250.604..................... 250.67.............. 250.417. 250.605..................... 250.103............. 250.613. 250.607..................... 250.52.............. 250.402. 250.608..................... 250.53.............. 250.403. 250.613(b)(3)............... 250.67.............. 250.417. 250.617(e).................. 250.121............. 250.801. 250.618..................... 250.91.............. 250.601. 250.702(i).................. 250.114............. 250.704. 250.703(a).................. 250.112............. 250.702. 250.703(a).................. 250.114............. 250.704. 250.801(b).................. 250.126............. 250.806. 250.801(h)(1)............... 250.91.............. 250.601. 250.801(h)(2)............... 250.124............. 250.804. 250.801(h)(4)............... 250.124............. 250.804. 250.802(b).................. 250.154............. 250.1004. 250.802(c).................. 250.126............. 250.806. 250.803(a).................. 250.122............. 250.802. 250.803(b)(10).............. 250.53.............. 250.403. 250.803(d).................. 250.52.............. 250.402. 250.807..................... 250.67.............. 250.417. 250.900(b).................. 250.131............. 250.901. 250.900(b).................. 250.134 through 250.904 through 250.144. 250.914. 250.900(c).................. 250.131 through 250.901 through 250.144. 250.914. 250.901(b)(1)(v)(D)......... 250.142............. 250.912. 250.901(b)(2)............... 250.134............. 250.904.

250.901(b)(3)(v)............ 250.139............. 250.909. 250.901(b)(4)(vi)(A) & (B).. 250.135 through 250.905 through 250.139. 250.909. 250.902(a).................. 250.130............. 250.900. 250.902(b)(1)(i)............ 250.133............. 250.903. 250.902(b)(2)(i)............ 250.131............. 250.901. 250.903(a)(1)(iii).......... 250.134 through 250.904 through 250.141. 250.911. 250.903(a)(2)(ii)........... 250.134 through 250.904 through 250.141. 250.911. 250.903(a)(3)(i) & (ii)..... 250.134 through 250.904 through 250.141. 250.911. 250.903(b)(2)............... 250.132............. 250.902. 250.904(d)(4)(ii)........... 250.136............. 250.906. 250.904(d)(8)(ii)........... 250.135............. 250.905. 250.905(c)(2)(vii).......... 250.140............. 250.910. 250.905(c)(5)(ii)........... 250.134............. 250.904. 250.905(c)(5)(ii)........... 250.134............. 250.904. 250.906(b)(2)(ii)........... 250.135............. 250.905. 250.906(b)(2)(iii).......... 250.137............. 250.90. 250.906(b)(2)(iii).......... 250.138............. 250.908. 250.906(b)(3)(i)............ 250.135............. 250.905. 250.906(b)(3)(ii)........... 250.137............. 250.907. 250.906(b)(3)(ii)........... 250.138............. 250.908. 250.906(b)(3)(ii)........... 250.139............. 250.909. 250.906(c)(1)............... 250.134............. 250.904. 250.906(c)(5)............... 250.137............. 250.907. 250.906(c)(5)............... 250.138............. 250.908. 250.907(c)(1)(iii).......... 250.135............. 250.905. 250.907(c)(1)(iii).......... 250.136............. 250.906. 250.907(c)(3)(iv)........... 250.139............. 250.909. 250.907(c)(4)(v)............ 250.135............. 250.905. 250.907(c)(6)(ii)........... 250.136............. 250.906. 250.908(b)(6)(ii)........... 250.137............. 250.907. 250.908(c)(5)(ii)........... 250.136............. 250.906. 250.908(c)(6)............... 250.136............. 250.906. 250.911(b)(4)............... 250.137............. 250.907. 250.911(b)(7)(iii)(D)....... 250.139............. 250.909. 250.911(b)(7)(iv)........... 250.140............. 250.910. 250.911(c)(3)(ii)........... 250.138............. 250.908. 250.911(c)(8)(iv)........... 250.140............. 250.910. 250.914..................... 250.142............. 250.912. 250.1000(b)................. 250.151............. 250.1001. 250.1000(c)................. 250.150 through 250.1000 through 250.158. 1008. 250.1000(d)................. 250.151............. 250.1001. 250.1008(h)................. 250.155............. 250.1005. 250.1009(a)(1).............. 250.150 through 250.1000 through 250.158. 1008. 250.1009(c)(9).............. 250.164............. 250.1014. 250.1010(a)................. 250.157............. 250.1007. 250.1010(a)................. 250.159 (2 times)... 250.1009. 250.1011(c)(1).............. 250.160............. 250.1010. 250.1013(b)................. 250.160............. 250.1010. 250.1013(b)................. 250.159............. 250.1009. 250.1014.................... 250.157............. 250.1007. 250.1014.................... 250.159............. 250.1009. 250.1101(d)................. 250.172............. 250.1102. 250.1102(a)(9).............. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.1102(b)(8).............. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.1102(b)(9).............. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.1105(f)(1)(i)........... 250.67.............. 250.417. 250.1105(f)(1)(ii).......... 250.45.............. 250.303. 250.1105(f)(1)(ii).......... 250.46.............. 250.304. 250.1201.................... 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1202(a)(3).............. 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1202(b)(4)(i)........... 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1202(f)(1).............. 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1202(g)................. 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1202(k)(1).............. 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1202(l)(4).............. 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1203(b)(2).............. 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1203(b)(4).............. 250.1............... 250.101. 250.1301(d)................. 250.13.............. 250.113. 250.1301(d)................. 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.1301(g)(1).............. 250.13.............. 250.113. 250.1301(g)(1).............. 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.1301(g)(2)(ii).......... 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.1302(d)................. 250.191............. 250.1301. 250.1302(d)................. 250.194............. 250.1304.

250.1303(a)(4).............. 250.190............. 250.1300. 250.1304(b)................. 250.191............. 250.1301. 250.1304(b)................. 250.193............. 250.1303. 250.1304(b)................. 250.190............. 250.1300. 250.1405.................... 250.204............. 250.1404. 250.1500(a)................. 250.212 through 250.1502 through 250.217. 250.1507. 250.1500(b)................. 250.218 through 250.1508 through 250.223. 250.1513. 250.1500(c)................. 250.224 through 250.1514 through 250.230. 250.1520. 250.1500(c)................. 250.234............. 250.1524. 250.1500(d)................. 250.231 through 250.1521 through 250.233. 250.1523. 250.1505(c)................. 250.215............. 250.1505. 250.1505(f)................. 250.215............. 250.1505. 250.1604(b)................. 250.67 (2 times).... 250.417. 250.1604(c)................. 250.52.............. 250.402. 250.1604(d)................. 250.53.............. 250.403. 250.1605(a)................. 250.260 through 250.1605 through 250.274. 1619. 250.1605(b)(3).............. 250.272............. 250.1617. 250.1605(d)................. 250.33.............. 250.203. 250.1605(d)................. 250.34.............. 250.204. 250.1612.................... 250.58.............. 250.408. 250.1614(b)................. 250.60.............. 250.410. 250.1614(b)................. 250.60.............. 250.410. 250.1617(a)................. 250.6............... 250.106. 250.1617(d)................. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.1618(a)................. 250.6............... 250.106. 250.1618(c)................. 250.17.............. 250.117. 250.1619(b)................. 250.10.............. 250.110. 250.1620(a)................. 250.280 through 250.1620 through 250.286. 250.1626. 250.1620(a)................. 250.71.............. 250.501. 250.1620(a)................. 250.91.............. 250.601. 250.1624(d)(1).............. 250.282............. 250.1622. 250.1627(a)................. 250.290 through 250.1627 through 250.297. 1634. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

24. In redesignated Sec. 250.1200, the table is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 250.1200 Question index table.

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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frequently asked questions CFR citation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. What are the requirements for Sec. 250.1202(a) measuring liquid hydrocarbons?. 2. What are the requirements for liquid Sec. 250.1202(b) hydrocarbon royalty meters?. 3. What are the requirements for run Sec. 250.1202(c) tickets?. 4. What are the requirements for liquid Sec. 250.1202(d) hydrocarbon royalty meter provings?. 5. What are the requirements for Sec. 250.1202(e) calibrating a master meter used in royalty meter provings?. 6. What are the requirements for Sec. 250.1202(f) calibrating mechanical-displacement provers and tank provers?. 7. What correction factors must a lessee Sec. 250.1202(g) use when proving meters with a mechanical displacement prover, tank prover, or master meter?. 8. What are the requirements for Sec. 250.1202(h) establishing and applying operating meter factors for liquid hydrocarbons?. 9. Under what circumstances does a liquid Sec. 250.1202(i) hydrocarbon royalty meter need to be taken out of service, and what must a lessee do?. 10. How must a lessee correct gross liquid Sec. 250.1202(j) hydrocarbon volumes to standard conditions?. 11. What are the requirements for liquid Sec. 250.1202(k) hydrocarbon allocation meters?. 12. What are the requirements for royalty Sec. 250.1202(l) and inventory tank facilities?. 13. To which meters do MMS requirements Sec. 250.1203(a) for gas measurement apply?. 14. What are the requirements for Sec. 250.1203(b) measuring gas?. 15. What are the requirements for gas Sec. 250.1203(c) meter calibrations?. 16. What must a lessee do if a gas meter Sec. 250.1203(d) is out of calibration or malfunctioning?. 17. What are the requirements when natural Sec. 250.1203(e) gas from a Federal lease is transferred to a gas plant before royalty determination?. 18. What are the requirements for Sec. 250.1203(f) measuring gas lost or used on a lease?. 19. What are the requirements for the Sec. 250.1204(a) surface commingling of production?. 20. What are the requirements for a Sec. 250.1204(b) periodic well test used for allocation?. 21. What are the requirements for site Sec. 250.1205(a) security?. 22. What are the requirements for using Sec. 250.1205(b) seals?. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

25. In redesignated Sec. 250.1401, the table is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 250.1401 Index table.

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Sec. 250.1401 Table ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Definitions............................... Sec. 250.1402 What is the maximum civil penalty?........ Sec. 250.1403 Which violations will MMS review for Sec. 250.1404 potential civil penalties?. When is a case file developed?............ Sec. 250.1405 When will MMS notify me and provide Sec. 250.1406 penalty information?. How do I respond to the letter of Sec. 250.1407 notification?. When will I be notified of the Reviewing Sec. 250.1408 Officer's decision?. What are my appeal rights?................ Sec. 250.1409 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

26. In redesignated Sec. 250.1500, the table is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 250.1500 Question index table.

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Sec. 250.1500 Table ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frequently asked questions CFR citation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What is MMS's goal for well control and Sec. 250.1502 production safety systems training?. What type of training must I provide for Sec. 250.1503 my employees?. What documentation must I provide to Sec. 250.1504 trainees?. How often must I provide training to my Sec. 250.1505 employees and for how many hours?. Where must I get training for my Sec. 250.1506 employees?. Where can I find training guidelines for Sec. 250.1507 other topics?. Can I get exception to the training Sec. 250.1508 requirements?. Can my employees change job certification? Sec. 250.1509 What must I do if I have temporary Sec. 250.1510 employees or on-the-job trainees?. What must manufacturer's representatives Sec. 250.1511 in production safety systems do?. May I use alternative training methods?... Sec. 250.1512 What is MMS looking for when it reviews an Sec. 250.1513 alternative training program?. Who may accredit training organizations to Sec. 250.1514 teach?. How long is a training organization's Sec. 250.1515 accreditation valid?. What information must a training Sec. 250.1516 organization submit to MMS?. What additional requirements must a Sec. 250.1517 training organization follow?. What are MMS's requirements for the Sec. 250.1518 written test?. What are MMS's requirements for the hands- Sec. 250.1519 on simulator and well test?. What elements must a basic course cover?.. Sec. 250.1520 If MMS tests employees at my worksite, Sec. 250.1521 what must I do?. If MMS tests trainees at a training Sec. 250.1522 organization's facility, what must occur?. Why might MMS conduct its own tests?...... Sec. 250.1523 Can a training organization lose its Sec. 250.1524 accreditation?. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

[FR Doc. 98-13249 Filed 5-28-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P